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Next Meeting - 05/12/25, 7 PM, Ozark-Dale Library
Focus On the Issues: Foreign Policy (Post 2024 Election Articles)
AP News: US and Ukraine sign minerals deal after Trump presses Kyiv to pay back US for helping repel Russia
https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-putin-trump-peace-ce025ba11929ceff0c90f94c25a47624
Politico: White House looking for other countries to accept deportees
NDTV: Canada Election Results LIVE: After Liberals' Victory, Mark Carney Says Old Relationship With US 'Is Over'
Axios: Scoop: Rubio looks to cut security coordinator role for West Bank, Gaza
https://www.axios.com/2025/04/29/state-dept-cut-west-bank-security-coordinator
The Guardian: I used to run Israel’s security agency – now I’m sounding the alarm about our extremist government | Ami Ayalon
WIRED: As Measles Cases Surge, Mexico Issues a US Travel Alert
https://www.wired.com/story/as-measles-cases-surge-mexico-issues-a-us-travel-alert/
Comment: RFK Jr.'s measles problem goes international?
CNN: China rejects Trump’s claim that Xi has called him by phone
https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/28/china/china-rejects-trump-claim-xi-call-intl-hnk/index.html
AP News: Putin thanks North Korea for troop deployment and promises not to forget their sacrifices
BBC: Beijing seizes tiny sandbank in South China Sea
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/creqp4lxnl4o
AP News: Shocked by US peace proposal, Ukrainians say they will not accept any formal surrender of Crimea
NBC News: Trump doubts Putin is willing to end the Ukraine war
PBS: After meeting with Zelenskyy, Trump expresses doubts Putin is willing to end the Ukraine war
Yahoo Finance: South Korea to approach trade talks with US 'cautiously', industry minister says
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/south-korea-approach-trade-talks-112359965.html
Axios: U.S. and Iran conclude third round of nuclear talks and agree to meet again next week
https://www.axios.com/2025/04/26/us-iran-nuclear-talks-meet-next-week
The Intercept: Marco Rubio Silences Every Last Little Criticism of Israel at State Department
https://theintercept.com/2025/04/26/rubio-israel-leahy-law-state-department-human-rights/
NPR: Trump has his old friend Steve Witkoff leading his toughest diplomatic talks
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/25/nx-s1-5364884/trump-witkoff-russia-iran-middle-east
Comment: "But this is Witkoff's first foray into international diplomacy — and that has worried policy experts in the field."
AP News: While the world watches Gaza, here is what’s happening in the West Bank
Reuters: Beijing accuses Washington of 'misleading the public' about trade talks
NBC News: Trump says the U.S. and China are 'actively' discussing tariffs. Beijing says that's false.
Reuters: China pushes for tariff cancellation to end US trade war
https://www.reuters.com/world/china-pushes-tariff-cancellation-end-us-trade-war-2025-04-24/
Comment: China's version of "The Art of the Deal."
CNN: US allies express alarm at Trump’s plan to let Russia keep most of the land it seized from Ukraine
https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/24/politics/us-allies-alarm-ukraine-framework/index.html
Trump’s own strange and tepid wording illustrates his one-sided Ukraine peace plan
https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-own-strange-tepid-wording-040050375.html
CNBC: Trump tells Putin to 'STOP!' Russian strikes on Kyiv
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/24/trump-putin-russia-ukraine-kyiv.html
Comment: Despite Trump's claim of having a good personal relationship with Putin, do you think "Vladimir" is paying much attention to Trump's requests?
NBC News: 'Vladimir, STOP!' says Trump as Putin launches worst attack on Ukraine in months
Politico: White House debates lifting sanctions on Russian energy assets, Nord Stream
Trump and Zelenskiy clash again and US warns it could abandon Ukraine talks
Trump accuses Zelensky of harming Ukraine peace negotiations
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78jx68d922o
Mexico Bans Kristi Noem’s ‘Foreign Propaganda’ ICE Barbie Ads
https://share.newsbreak.com/crf5zhw8
Marco Rubio announces overhaul of U.S. State Department : NPR
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/22/nx-s1-5372587/marco-rubio-announces-overhaul-of-u-s-state-department
Opinion: How does butchering the State Department ‘make America great’?
https://share.newsbreak.com/crf2xkjo
The New Republic: Take a Wild Guess What State Department Office Marco Rubio Just Killed
https://newrepublic.com/post/194251/marco-rubio-state-department-eliminate-russia-office
Comment: "the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations, or CSO—the agency responsible for documenting Russian war crimes in Ukraine"
AP News: What do ‘expert level’ talks signal for the progress of the Iran-US nuclear negotiations?
politico.eu: Trump may get a nuclear deal — on Iran’s terms
https://www.politico.eu/article/trump-may-get-a-nuclear-deal-on-irans-terms/
NPR: China warns of 'countermeasures' against any deals that harm its interest
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/21/g-s1-61668/china-tariffs-trump-trade
‘Bonkers crazypants’: American diplomats shaken by reports of possible cuts
https://www.yahoo.com/news/bonkers-crazypants-american-diplomats-shaken-152821528.html
CBS News: Salvadoran Catholic leader urges Bukele not to turn country into U.S. prison
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jose-luis-escobar-el-salvador-nayib-bukele-us-prison/
Vatican notes ‘exchange of opinions’ with Vance over migrants and prisoners | PBS News
Vatican notes ‘exchange of opinions’ over migrants, prisoners in meeting with Vance
CNN: Trump administration ready to recognize Russian control of Crimea as part of framework to end Ukraine war, source says
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/19/europe/trump-administration-crimea-peace-talks-intl/index.html
politico.eu: US could abandon Ukraine ceasefire talks in ‘days’ if progress stalls, Rubio warns
https://www.politico.eu/article/us-ukraine-ceasefire-doable-marco-rubio/
Axios: Trump ranted to aides about washing his hands of Russia-Ukraine
https://www.axios.com/2025/04/18/trump-russia-ukraine-rant-walking-away
Trump admin closes State Department office battling foreign disinformation
https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-admin-closes-state-department-213533841.html
'Everybody's to blame': Trump accuses Zelenskyy of starting Russia's war on Ukraine
https://share.newsbreak.com/co7sa8gz
The Guardian: Civilian deaths in Sumy attack may force Washington to get tough with Putin | Ukraine
CNN: ‘This isn’t Russia, never was, and never will be’: Ukrainians living under occupation fear Trump’s peace talks
The Guardian: US ‘demands control’ from Ukraine of key pipeline carrying Russian gas
The Guardian: Panama opposition party accuses US of ‘camouflaged invasion’
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/12/panama-hegseth-us-invasion-canal
America's news TV channel for the Mideast fires its staff after funding cuts
https://www.yahoo.com/news/americas-news-tv-channel-mideast-175434485.html
Ukraine’s key allies meet without US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the room | CNN
https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/11/europe/ukraine-defense-summit-brussels-intl/index.html
Axios: U.S. and Iran see Saturday's nuclear talks as test of whether other side wants a deal
https://www.axios.com/2025/04/11/us-iran-nuclear-talks-what-deal-looks-like
Scoop: Gabbard installs Iran dove to prepare Trump's intel briefing
https://www.axios.com/2025/04/11/gabbard-iran-ruger-trump-intel-briefing
The Times of Israel: White House: All options on table for Iran over nuclear program
CNN: US-China rivalry over Panama Canal sparks tensions, leaving Panama caught in war of words
https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/10/americas/analysis-us-china-panama-canal-rivalry-intl-latam/index.html
The Guardian: Pentagon chief says US could 'revive' Panama bases
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/10/pentagon-chief-pete-hegseth-us-panama-bases-canal
As Trump alienates allies with US tariffs, China is poised to exploit the gaps
https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-alienates-allies-us-tariffs-222944463.html
AP News: A video shows men identified as Russian troops holding Ukrainian POWs. Then the killing begins
Trump’s Iran talks raise big questions on Capitol Hill
Axios: Scoop: Iran wants to explore interim nuclear deal in talks with U.S., sources say
https://www.axios.com/2025/04/10/iran-nuclear-deal-us-interim-agreement
AP News: Long, fraught timeline of tensions between Iran and the US as nuclear negotiations approach
Israeli soldiers reveal systematic destruction of Palestinian property to create Gaza buffer zone
https://www.yahoo.com/news/israeli-soldiers-reveal-systematic-destruction-144359354.html
CNN: ‘It’s like our friend started a fist fight with us’: These Europeans are skipping US travel
https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/09/travel/european-travelers-skipping-us-trips/index.html
Axios: White House "will consider options" if Chinese are fighting for Russia in Ukraine
https://www.axios.com/2025/04/09/russia-chinese-soldiers-urkaine-white-house
The Guardian: Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy demands answers over Chinese nationals fighting for Russia
Trump's tariff blunder will generate retaliation, retribution against an isolated U.S.
https://share.newsbreak.com/cjcmvwkk
AP News: Pentagon official: US military has no authority to do drone strikes on drug cartels in Mexico
Reuters: Mexico would reject unilateral US military action, after drone strike report
NBC News: Trump administration weighs drone strikes on Mexican cartels
Japan says it wants to join a NATO command for the support of Ukraine | AP News
https://apnews.com/article/japan-defense-nato-rutte-china-15de39e226c57a893fbf9755f600dcdb
Trump was touting his Panama victory. Then China stepped in.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/trump-panama-canal-take-back-military-china-blackrock-rcna199438
CNBC: China says it will 'fight to the end' after Trump threatens 50% additional tariffs
BBC: Trump says US in direct nuclear talks with Iran
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx25e5rd2v9o
The Hill: Putin isn’t negotiating peace — he’s laughing at America
Axios: GOP Rep: Adversaries are "laughing at us" over NSA firings
https://www.axios.com/2025/04/06/nsc-nsa-firings-loomer
ABC News: Trump's top economic adviser says 50 countries have reached out to negotiate tariffs
Comment: Here's the Administration's "spin." We can check the Administration's credibility by evaluating future impacts to our economy and foreign relations. Right now, neither appear to be doing very well.
The Guardian: Netanyahu heads to Washington to talk tariffs, Gaza and Iran with Trump
Israel changes account of Gaza medic killings after video showed deadly attack - BBC News
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0xp969n69o
CNN: Canada warns travelers of US border agents’ authority to search electronic devices
CNN: Blackwater founder Erik Prince joins security operation in Ecuador
https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/05/americas/erik-prince-ecuador-intl-latam/index.html
Comment: Is this the action of a private company or is it related to US foreign policy?
The Hill: Zelensky hits US Embassy over ‘surprisingly disappointing’ response to Russian strike
CBS News: Rubio says Trump admin will know Russia's interest in Ukraine ceasefire soon, as Putin accused of stalling
AP News: Rubio tries to reassure wary allies of US commitment to NATO as Trump sends mixed signals
https://apnews.com/article/nato-us-security-ukraine-russia-rubio-210c5c3856ab32570f165ea31be5e39e
Russia on track to build artillery shell stockpile triple the size of the US's and Europe's combined: top US general
https://www.yahoo.com/news/russia-track-build-artillery-shell-044653270.html
CNN: Hegseth expected to skip key meeting with allies on Ukraine support
https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/03/politics/hegseth-expected-skip-ukraine-meeting/index.html
AP News: Top senator criticizes Pentagon ‘mid-level’ leaders on troop level plan in Europe
Sweeping Trump tariffs draw dismay and calls for talks from countries around the globe | AP News
https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-us-world-reaction-5b8411d056e013015a0df6227b41dd5b
CNN: Hungary says it will pull out of ICC as Orban hosts Israel’s Netanyahu – who is wanted by the court
https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/03/world/hungary-withdraws-icc-intl/index.html
Trump tariffs list: The US global tariffs plan at a glance - BBC News
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1jxrnl9xe2o
Axios: Trump's tariffs list is missing one big country: Russia
https://www.axios.com/2025/04/02/trump-tariffs-russia-ukraine-ceasefire
The Guardian: Israel is ‘seizing territory’ and will ‘divide up’ Gaza, Netanyahu says
CNN: Israel announces expansion of military operation in Gaza to seize ‘large areas’ of land, ordering residents to leave
BBC.com: Germany decides to leave history in the past and prepare for war
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdjyjlkewr2o
Sir Richard Branson says history will remember this time as when the West’s trust in America ‘ended’
https://www.yahoo.com/news/sir-richard-branson-says-history-104630324.html ,
The Guardian: Greenland’s new PM rejects Trump’s latest threat: ‘We do not belong to anyone else’
The battle for Greenland intensifies as Denmark's PM visits island
Trump says U.S. will 'get Greenland,' military force may not be needed but not ruled out
https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-says-u-greenland-military-005340629.html
The Guardian US: Trump news at a glance: Vance stakes US claim for Greenland as island’s new coalition insists it ‘belongs to us’
McConnell warns of ‘embarrassing naivete’ in Trump admin’s dealings with Putin while sharply criticizing Ukraine policy
https://www.yahoo.com/news/mcconnell-warns-embarrassing-naivete-trump-162852514.html
Axios: Scoop: Israeli Mossad asks African countries to take Palestinians from Gaza
https://www.axios.com/2025/03/28/israel-move-palestinians-gaza-indonesia-somalia
POLITICO: After Vance visit, Denmark tells US: Stop treating us like dirt
Vance tells Greenlanders they'd be better off with the U.S. : NPR
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/28/nx-s1-5343555/vance-greenland-visit
BBC.com: Vance scolds Denmark during Greenland trip as Trump says US must have island.
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cwyd5zr20gdt
The Hill: Steve Witkoff has no business negotiating between Russia and Ukraine
Canada takes to billboards in Central Florida to protest US tariffs
https://www.wesh.com/article/canada-billboards-central-florida-protest-us-tariffs/64300452
Trump warns EU and Canada not to team up to resist tariffs—they must take the beating or worse will follow
https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-warns-eu-canada-not-112433906.html
Comment: Will the rest of those on the playground work together to stand up to the bully?
Axios: "Chaos and uncertainty": Canadian leaders blast U.S. auto tariffs
https://www.axios.com/2025/03/27/trump-tariffs-canada-autos
Change in itinerary for US Vice President JD Vance brings cautious relief for Greenland and Denmark
POLITICO: Danish PM to Greenlanders: ‘You have not been cowed’ by Trump
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/26/danish-pm-greenland-trump-vance-00253034
The Guardian: Canada’s ex-spy chief says White House response to Signal leak threatens ‘Five Eyes’ security
Fortune: The European Union just issued a dire warning to its 450 million citizens: Stockpile supplies and prepare for disaster
https://fortune.com/2025/03/26/eu-citizens-stockpile-food-water-essentials-72-hours-hadja-lahbib/
The Guardian: Danish PM accuses US of ‘unacceptable pressure’ over planned Greenland visit
The Guardian US: US war plans leak shows Five Eyes allies must ‘look out for ourselves’, says Mark Carney
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/25/trump-signal-leak-reaction-canada-five-eyes
The Associated Press: America’s allies alarmed by a leaked group chat about attack plans
https://apnews.com/article/attack-yemen-us-chat-leaked-allies-79cb2073cff6d7ceb00c43da39757f66
The Guardian: Stunning Signal leak reveals depths of Trump administration’s loathing of Europe
The Guardian: Ukraine ceasefire deal looks like a Russian wishlist tied with a US bow
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/25/russia-ukraine-ceasefire-trump
Trump's promise of a quick end to Ukraine war gets a reality check after talks end with no deal
The Associated Press: Oscar-winning Palestinian director is attacked by Jewish settlers and arrested, activists say
https://apnews.com/article/no-other-land-oscar-israel-palestinians-084c63f33e748a3279646759e9b705c2
US senators push Trump administration on Russian assets, letter says
https://share.newsbreak.com/c98goqgn
Trump’s decision to cut Radio Free Europe comes at a great cost to democracy
Anger in Greenland over visits this week by Usha Vance and Mike Waltz
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/24/greenland-usha-vance-mike-waltz-visit-anger
Trump says any country buying Venezuelan oil will face a 25% tariff
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/24/business/trump-venezuela-oil-tariffs/index.html
CNN: Israel approves controversial proposal to facilitate emigration of Palestinians from Gaza
Canada amongst countries like the U.K., Germany and others in Europe issuing advisories about U.S. travel
Former NATO commander on Trump giving up alliance role: ‘Nothing could make the Kremlin happier’
https://share.newsbreak.com/c98rzk4d
The Hill: Why pulling out of military exercises in Europe is a strategic blunder
https://thehill.com/opinion/5207711-us-military-exercises-europe/
Fortune: Trump's special envoy involved in talks to end Russia's war on Ukraine says 'I don't regard Putin as a bad guy'
CNN: ‘It’s not what he expected’: Rubio has competition for the role of America’s top diplomat
The Times of Israel: US avoids commenting on Katz’s threat to begin annexing parts of Gaza
The Hill: Silencing America’s voice overseas undermines national security
https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/5203032-us-agency-global-media-disinformation/
CNN: West Bank: Israeli outposts have proliferated since Oct. 7, new analysis shows
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/20/middleeast/israel-west-bank-herding-outposts-intl-invs/index.html
The Associated Press: Canada in talks with the EU to reduce US defense reliance: AP source
https://apnews.com/article/canada-defense-european-union-trump-f35-b2ced39c577c8dff6d3718007440db5c
Canada strikes radar system deal with Australia to defend Arctic as it shifts away from US reliance
https://share.newsbreak.com/c6cg94qn
The Associated Press: The EU wants to break its security dependency on the US and buy more European weapons
The Hill: Democrat on Trump-Putin call: ‘Russia remains the obstacle to peace’
https://thehill.com/policy/international/5201703-chris-coons-trump-putin-call/
Axios: Trump and Putin announce pause on Russia-Ukraine energy infrastructure strikes
https://www.axios.com/2025/03/18/trump-putin-call-ukraine-war
CNN: ‘How gratifying’: Cheers in China as Trump dismantles Voice of America
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/17/china/china-cheers-trump-cut-voice-of-america-intl-hnk/index.html
NBC News: The Trump administration axed Voice of America, and China's state media are delighted
All full-time workers at Voice of America put on leave following Trump directive
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-signs-order-to-cut-staff-at-voice-of-america-media/
Words of advice for Trump ahead of high-stakes call with Putin - POLITICO
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/17/trump-call-putin-00234831
CNN: Trump says Ukraine-Russia peace talks looking at ‘dividing up certain assets’
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/17/politics/trump-putin-meeting-ukraine-intl-hnk/index.html
BBC.com: Germany set to vote on historic increase in defence spending
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg102564g2o
The Hill: Putin’s real goal: Destroy NATO
https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/5194728-putin-nato-geopolitics/
The Associated Press: 'Danish Viking blood is boiling.' Danes boycott US goods with fervor as others in Europe do so too
https://apnews.com/article/denmark-europe-france-boycott-usa-trump-6e4b568ef4ae5705ac200a3986a8ebf6
CNN: ‘Massive gift to America’s enemies’: Activists decry cuts to government-funded networks
CNN: To many in Europe, Trump has punched holes in NATO’s nuclear umbrella
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/16/europe/trump-nato-umbrella-europe-intl/index.html
Macron says Russia’s permission not needed to deploy troops in Ukraine | France | The Guardian
Canadian ambassador to US Kristen Hillman on Trump 51st state remarks: 'We take seriously our sovereignty'
POLITICO: Countries weigh how to stand up to Trump’s tariff barrage
CNN: Zelensky says ‘no encirclement’ of Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk region, accusing Putin of lying
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/15/europe/zelensky-putin-kursk-encircle-russia-ukraine-intl/index.html
Vladimir Putin says Ukraine must surrender after Donald Trump calls for soldiers to be spared - ABC News
CNN: Putin’s stalling on the US plan for Ukraine looks like an attempt to play Trump
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/14/politics/putin-russia-ukraine-deal-trump/index.html
CNN: How not to end a war: 3 lessons from the last time Ukraine and Russia agreed a ceasefire deal
Bloomberg: Carney Reviews Canada’s Order of F-35 Jets Amid Rift With US
POLITICO Europe: EU lays out ‘massive investment’ boost in defense to deter Russia
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-lays-out-massive-investment-boost-in-defense-to-deter-russia/
The Associated Press: AP Exclusive: US and Israel look to Africa for moving Palestinians uprooted from Gaza
The Associated Press: Voice of America ending contracts with Associated Press, Reuters and Agence France Presse
https://apnews.com/article/voa-government-media-contracts-2bd47cf0c1bbcdc5cbe08eea030c1454
CNN: Fear and resignation after ‘world’s most powerful company’ pays Trump a $100 billion ‘protection fee’
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/13/tech/taiwan-tsmc-us-investment-reactions-intl-hnk/index.html
Putin suggests Russia won't accept Trump's plan for unconditional ceasefire
https://www.axios.com/2025/03/13/putin-responds-russia-ukraine-ceasefire-plan
Video: A new post-NATO Europe? EU has 'lost confidence' and 'no longer trusts' the U.S.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/post-nato-europe-eu-lost-161114853.html
CNBC: Russia plays hardball over a ceasefire deal as U.S. officials head to Moscow
The Hill: America’s retreat leaves a leadership void that the free world must fill
The Times of Israel: US hostage envoy Boehler reportedly taken off Israel file after interviews go sideways
The Times of Israel: Trump says ‘nobody’s expelling any Palestinians,’ in apparent softening of Gaza plan
BBC.com: Who is Doug Ford, the Canadian premier standing up to Trump?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7vz0e5pl80o
NPR: The U.S. buys electricity from Canada. Now it's a focus of the trade war
The Guardian: Israel to occupy Syrian southern territory for ‘unlimited time’, says minister
'Very bad for Russia': Trump issues warning as US awaits response to ceasefire proposal
https://www.yahoo.com/news/very-bad-russia-trump-issues-171332944.html
The Guardian US: What leverage does Trump have over Putin in Ukraine negotiations?
POLITICO Europe: Putin orders swift expulsion of Ukrainian forces before peace talks
https://www.politico.eu/article/vladimir-putin-russian-troops-kursk-war-in-ukraine-peace-talks/
Comment: It doesn't sound like Putin is ready to accept Trump's ceasefire plan until Russia gets military advantage.
PBS NewsHour: Kremlin says it needs 'detailed information' on ceasefire proposal as U.S. arms begin flowing to Ukraine again
The Associated Press: EU chief says member countries must use a new defense loan to buy European, not American
https://apnews.com/article/eu-defense-spending-us-ukraine-8cbd54ba81c086aa8e47ea3a0971febb
CNBC: Ukraine agrees to U.S.-led ceasefire plan if Russia accepts
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/11/ukraine-agrees-to-us-led-ceasefire-plan-if-russia-accepts.html
The U.S. will resume Ukraine military aid and intelligence, as Kyiv approves ceasefire
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/11/nx-s1-5324651/ukraine-us-saudi-arabia-talks-russia-war
The Associated Press: US resumes military aid and intelligence sharing as Ukraine says it is open to a 30-day ceasefire
NPR: A bane for tyrants abroad, U.S.-funded networks fear fate under Kari Lake
Axios: U.S.-Israel tensions over Hamas meetings simmer ahead of Gaza talks
https://www.axios.com/2025/03/10/us-hamas-talks-gaza-hostage-ceasefire-deal
NPR: Hamas is offering a truce with Israel for 5 to 10 years, a U.S. official says
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/10/nx-s1-5323008/israel-hamas-gaza-ceasefire-discussions
The Guardian: Germany to reach out to France and UK over sharing of nuclear weapons
A US-run system alerts the world to famines. It’s gone dark after Trump slashed foreign aid
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us-run-system-alerts-world-091323551.html
Reuters: France, Germany, Italy and UK back Arab plan for Gaza reconstruction
https://www.reuters.com/world/france-germany-italy-uk-back-arab-plan-gaza-reconstruction-2025-03-08/
Video: Ex-CIA Director predicts chilling effects of Trump’s move to ‘starve’ Ukraine of U.S. intelligence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kske-kEzWU
POLITICO: Europe scrambles to aid Ukraine after US intelligence cutoff
Video: Bolton has theory on why Trump threatened Russia with sanctions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Smj-BPxhEI
Breaking Defense: NGA suspends Ukraine’s access to commercial satellite imagery
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/03/nga-suspends-ukraines-access-to-commercial-satellite-imagery/
POLITICO: Trump says ‘we're doing very well with Russia,’ hours after threatening sanctions for bombing Ukraine
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/07/trump-ukraine-war-putin-00217246
Axios: Trump threatens sanctions against Russia and calls for peace talks "before it's too late"
https://www.axios.com/2025/03/07/trump-tariffs-russia-ukraine-war-cease-fire-deal
Comment: This seems like the latest reversal regarding foreign policy with Russia. Perhaps someone explained to Trump that Putin is not our friend. Perhaps Trump is feeling the outrage from the American people after his past attempts to cozy up to Putin.
Trump questions NATO allies' will for collective defense while casting doubt on U.S.' own treaty commitment - CBS News
The Guardian: China’s foreign minister condemns US imposition of tariffs as ‘two-faced’
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/07/china-foreign-minister-condemns-us-tariffs-two-faced
The Times of Israel: State Department: Arab plan for Gaza not ‘adequate’; Hamas can’t continue to exist there
Trump Just Cost the U.S. Access to Key Intelligence
https://share.newsbreak.com/bxkvvoxd
POLITICO Europe: Top Trump allies hold secret talks with Zelenskyy’s Ukrainian opponents
The world is beginning to tire of Trump’s whiplash leadership
https://www.yahoo.com/news/world-beginning-tire-trump-whiplash-050052521.html
Trump tariffs: US expands exemptions to Canada and Mexico tariffs - BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y03qleevvo
The Times of Israel: Report: US believes Israel leaked information about direct talks with Hamas in attempt to sabotage them
The Times of Israel: Witkoff: Hamas should release hostages and leave Gaza
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/witkoff-hamas-should-release-hostages-and-leave-gaza/
The Guardian: ‘We are not the 51st anything’: viral Canada ad gets Trump-inspired update
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/06/we-are-canadian-ad-trump
Comment: Includes 2 humorous but inspirational Videos.
France shares intelligence with Ukraine after 'morally detestable' U.S. cut-off
https://share.newsbreak.com/bxl3vyve
CNN: France to consider protecting European allies with its nuclear arsenal, Macron says
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/05/europe/macron-france-nuclear-arsenal-ukraine-intl-hnk/index.html
Trudeau not willing to lift retaliatory tariffs if Trump leaves some tariffs on Canada | AP News
https://apnews.com/article/trudeau-trump-canada-tariffs-921138ff86144357b36610475d37801e
Tariff rollercoaster: Trump temporarily pauses Canada, Mexico levies for autos
https://www.axios.com/2025/03/05/tariffs-canada-mexico-trump
Ontario Premier Doug Ford reacts to Trump's tariffs, plans to remove American liquor and implement surcharge on electricity - ABC News
Axios: White House says Ukraine weapons and intel pause will lift when Russia talks set
https://www.axios.com/2025/03/05/us-ukraine-weapons-intelligence-sharing-pause-russia-talks
Trump officials say US paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine but signal it may not last long after fiery meeting
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/05/politics/us-pause-intelligence-support-ukraine/index.html
Trump administration pauses flow of intelligence to Ukraine that helps on battlefield
https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-putin-trump-cia-zelenskyy-5eb2c8025f6bb4b616c86e1fe89bba0f
US stops sharing intelligence on Russia with Ukraine
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/05/us-stops-sharing-intelligence-on-russia-with-ukraine
CNN: Trump’s cut to Ukrainian military aid could leave millions of civilians exposed to Russian ballistic missiles
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/05/world/trump-cut-ukrainian-aid-patriot-missiles-intl/index.html
The Guardian: UK MPs condemn ‘deeply disrespectful’ JD Vance comments
NPR: Canada, China say fentanyl crisis is only a "pretext" for Trump's new tariffs
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/04/nx-s1-5317494/tariffs-fentanyl-canada-mexico-trump
The Guardian US: China and Canada retaliate after Trump trade tariffs come into effect
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/04/trump-tariffs-canada-mexico-china
Canada hits back at US tariffs after warning of 'existential threat' - BBC News
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c89ye749nxvo
Trump tariffs on Canada and Mexico take effect | AP News
https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-canada-mexico-china-643086a6dc7ff716d876b3c83e3255b0
Reuters: Ukraine can hold out on frontline, Kyiv says after Trump's military aid pause
Ukraine's shock over US military aid pause
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwydq82e7r1o
Trump's pause on Ukraine aid is like the U.S. switching sides in WWII, expert says
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/trump-ukraine-aid-russia-putin-zelenskyy-rcna194649
Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine after Oval Office argument with Zelensky, White House official says
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/03/politics/trump-administration-ukraine-aid/index.html
King Charles ‘determined to play part’ in diplomacy as he welcomes Trudeau | King Charles III | The Guardian
Comment: Maybe, Trump will respond better to "another king."
The Hill: Canadian premier says he will cut off electricity exports to US ‘with a smile on my face’
https://thehill.com/policy/international/5173914-ontario-premier-doug-ford-tariff-threat/
‘A gift to Putin’s regime’: Russian Media and the Kremlin celebrating Trump’s Oval Office ambush
https://www.yahoo.com/news/gift-putin-regime-russian-media-212244859.html
Trump turns toward Russia, breaking with decades of U.S. policy
https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-turns-toward-russia-breaking-213537390.html
The Guardian US: White House directs officials to draft proposal to lift US sanctions on Russia
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/03/trump-sanctions-russia
Water supply sabotaged on Swedish island key to warding off Russian navy
Top Republicans say they want Ukraine deal ‘back on track’ - Live Updates - POLITICO
Trump officials suggest Zelensky should step aside. Here’s why that’s nearly impossible | CNN
Starmer: Coalition of willing to guarantee Ukraine peace - BBC News
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9vygkzkkrvo
Europe seeks to take control of Ukraine negotiations, after Zelensky’s nightmare Trump visit sparks panic | CNN
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/02/europe/ukraine-russia-zelensky-starmer-summit-intl/index.html
Arab states and UN condemn Gaza aid blockade by Israel - BBC News
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c70e6rye9nxo
Axios: Israel halts aid shipments to Gaza after ceasefire expires
https://www.axios.com/2025/03/02/israel-gaza-netanyahu-aid
The Hill: Waltz: ‘We do not see Ukraine being a member of NATO’
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5171542-mike-waltz-ukraine-nato/
US senator joins Elon Musk in calling for withdrawal from NATO
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us-senator-joins-elon-musk-230643748.html
End of Nato alliance could be ‘days away’, warns former commander
https://www.yahoo.com/news/former-nato-commander-warns-end-172010796.html
Rubio signs declaration to expedite delivery of $4 billion in military aid to Israel
https://www.yahoo.com/news/rubio-signs-declaration-expedite-delivery-014129783.html
Foreign Affairs Magazine: How Not to End the War in Ukraine
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/russia/how-not-end-war-ukraine
Norwegian fuel supplier refuses U.S. warships over Ukraine
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/norwegian-fuel-supplier-refuses-u-s-warships-over-ukraine/
Ex-U.S. Ambassador To Russia Names The 'Giant Winner' In Trump-Vance Clash With Zelenskyy
https://www.yahoo.com/news/ex-u-ambassador-russia-names-075125070.html
How Zelensky's lack of a suit may have fuelled Oval Office spat - BBC News
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1d4r9yvqzpo
European leaders back Zelensky after Trump clash
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz9n5jq42pdo
Here's why China may benefit from Trump’s actions with Europe : NPR
https://www.npr.org/2025/02/28/nx-s1-5309799/trump-china-europe-foreign-policy
What they said: Trump, Zelenskyy and Vance’s heated argument in the Oval Office
Comment: Please read the transcript if you want to see who is mostly to blame for this foreign policy disaster.
Trump administration retreats in fight against Russian cyber threats
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/28/trump-russia-hacking-cyber-security
US Terminates Support for Ukraine’s Energy Restoration
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/48056
Podcast: Episode 1877 - "Who's that good for?" Rachael Maddow connects the dots on Donald Trump's behavior toward Russia.
https://www.fmradiofree.com/podcasts/the-rachel-maddow-show
Comment: Scroll down to episode 1877 then concentrate on podcast segment from 11 minutes in to 26 minutes, 30 secs. However, entire podcast is relevent.
Rubio praises Trump after explosive Zelensky meeting
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5169943-trump-rubio-endorsement-ukraine/
Comment: Spin control of foreign policy disaster from "Little Marco."
Zelenskyy leaves White House without signing minerals deal | AP News
Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada for Tuesday, while doubling existing 10% tariffs on China
https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-mexico-canada-71761a2894e13a050717afda4fd8131a
Axios: Global democracy score hits historic low: report
https://www.axios.com/2025/02/27/global-democracy-score-record-low-report
Trump creates more confusion on tariffs - POLITICO
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/26/trump-mexico-canada-tariff-confusion-00206197
Trump's Proposed Economic Rapprochement With Russia is Wrongheaded
https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/26/trump-russia-putin-sanctions-ukraine-war/
Senate GOP squirms over U.S. vote with Russia
https://www.axios.com/2025/02/26/senate-republicans-trump-un-vote-ukraine-russia
Axios: Exclusive: GOP staffers told to call occupied West Bank Judea and Samaria
https://www.axios.com/2025/02/26/west-bank-judea-samaria-name-change-gop?ref=upstract.com
Trump Gaza: AI video teases president's vision for takeover plan
https://www.axios.com/2025/02/26/trump-gaza-ai-video-israel-hamas-war
Comment: Apparently, Trump posted the video. Is it any wonder that many in the Middle East hate America?
Outrageous video about Gaza's future! Posted Under Donald Trump's Account on Truth Social
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114068387897265338
Comment: Is this a hack? Does Donald Trump approve of this Video? It's under his account!
Poll: Voters might like tariffs, but not on Canada and Mexico - POLITICO
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/25/poll-americans-tariffs-canada-mexico-00206081
Kremlin appears to contradict Trump on Ukraine peacekeepers
BBC.com: US sides with Russia in UN resolutions on invasion of Ukraine
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7435pnle0go
USA TODAY: Whiplash: Trump orders U-turn after 3 years of U.S. support for Ukraine in war with Russia
Western leaders visit Ukraine, pledge military support against Russia | AP News
https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-anniversary-84e4c62519fc15b34e17f661cf3dd20e
Mike Waltz rejects the idea of Ukraine joining NATO amid peace talks - POLITICO
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/24/mike-waltz-ukraine-nato-00205737
The Associated Press: US refuses to blame Russia for Ukraine war, splitting with European allies in UN votes
The Associated Press: After years of firm support, 10 days upended the US approach to Ukraine
BBC.com: Trump says Starmer and Macron 'haven't done anything' to end Ukraine war
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g0mlm7zdlo
Facing pressure from Trump, Costa Rica and Honduras join Panama as stopovers for foreign deportees | AP News
The Hill: Haley admonishes Trump for Ukraine stance: ‘Exactly what Putin wants’
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5154949-haley-trump-russia-ukraine-war/
Video: Trump apparently oblivious to political damage of his embrace of Russia
The Associated Press: Russia seems to have time on its side as the war in Ukraine reaches its third year
https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-putin-trump-zelenskyy-f334a0922cecf08b4c78de75aca6d9ea
Trump and Zelenskyy trade barbs as US-Ukraine relations sour over the war with Russia
https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-kellogg-zelenskyy-437f4c8fa4531059007dd3ab00c23458
Zelenskyy hits back against Trump's comments blaming Ukraine for the war with Russia
https://www.npr.org/2025/02/19/nx-s1-5302023/ukraine-zelenskyy-trump-russia-war
The Guardian: Kyiv’s White House wooing implodes as Zelenskyy tells the truth about Trump | Julian Borger
BBC.com: Fact-checking Donald Trump's claims about war in Ukraine
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9814k2jlxko
Trump says Ukraine could have made a deal earlier
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd0n5e1pdz9o
Top Russian and US officials meet in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine war talks without Kyiv | AP News
The Guardian: Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy rejects ‘quick win’ ceasefire sought by US
Russia hardens demands in first talks with US as Ukraine is sidelined
https://www.yahoo.com/news/russia-hardens-demands-first-talks-162112239.html
Intelligence warns Russia ‘preparing for war with NATO’
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/intelligence-warns-russia-preparing-for-war-with-nato/
POLITICO Europe: ‘Freezing’ Ukraine war would allow Russia to threaten NATO, Latvian intelligence warns
NBC News: Read the full transcript: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy interviewed by “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker
NPR: European leaders scramble ahead of Trump's Ukraine summit with Putin
https://www.npr.org/2025/02/17/nx-s1-5299750/europe-trump-putin-ukraine-summit
The Guardian: Europe tries to shore up fragile unity as it realises it cannot rely on US
European leaders gather for emergency meeting after Trump shuts them out of Ukraine talks
The Associated Press: Top Russian and American officials will hold talks on ending the Ukraine war without Kyiv
https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-us-saudi-talks-0c7f21c2125c97fd0a1f6459eebeb65b
POLITICO: This is Not Marco Rubio’s State Department
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/02/17/marco-rubio-state-department-toosi-00204407
CBS News: Rubio says "we have a long ways to go" before peace talks over ending Russia, Ukraine war
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/marco-rubio-russia-ukraine-peace-talks-face-the-nation/
US presented Ukraine with a document to access its minerals but offered almost nothing in return
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us-presented-ukraine-document-access-051106468.html
POLITICO Europe: As US recedes, NATO scrambles to find a new leader
Israel’s Netanyahu signals he’s moving ahead with Trump’s idea to transfer Palestinians from Gaza
ProPublica: Trump Official Destroying USAID Secretly Met With Christian Nationalists Abroad in Defiance of U.S. Policy
The Associated Press: Europe quietly works on a plan to send troops to Ukraine for post-war security
Hegseth tells Europe to spend on defence as US presence may not last forever
https://www.yahoo.com/news/hegseth-tells-europe-spend-defence-111300096.html
US relations with Europe will never be the same after Trump’s call with Putin
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us-relations-europe-never-same-050046052.html
Putin-Trump phone call shows 'Europe's time is over', Russia's Medvedev says
https://www.yahoo.com/news/putin-trump-phone-call-shows-092534083.html
NATO is in disarray after the US announces that its security priorities lie elsewhere
https://www.yahoo.com/news/nato-disarray-us-announces-security-122656717.html
The Guardian: Pete Hegseth says ‘everything is on the table’ to end Ukraine war
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/13/pete-hegseth-says-everything-on-table-end-ukraine-war
Macron says only Ukrainian President Zelenskiy can negotiate peace for his country
https://www.yahoo.com/news/macron-says-only-ukrainian-president-003339031.html
The Associated Press: New tariffs announced and Trump and Modi meet
https://apnews.com/live/trump-presidency-updates-2-13-2025
Ukraine says it will not accept US-Russia peace deal reached without Kyiv
https://www.yahoo.com/news/ukraine-says-not-accept-us-143646310.html
Ukraine's Zelenskyy speaks of 'detailed' phone conversation with US President Trump
https://www.yahoo.com/news/ukraines-zelenskyy-speaks-detailed-phone-220625172.html
POLITICO: Trump’s Envoy Lets Loose on the Panama Canal and ‘Imminent’ Change in Cuba
AL.com: Halting global agriculture programs puts U.S. national security at risk: op-ed from Alabama farmer
The Associated Press: Christian aid groups receive millions in USAID funds. Now their humanitarian work is collapsing
ABC News: US embassies instructed to prepare for staff reductions: Sources
Trump hosts King of Jordan and insists he has 'U.S. authority' to take over Gaza
https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-hosts-king-jordan-insists-195030064.html
The Guardian US: Trump says Palestinians will have no right of return to Gaza under his plan
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/10/trump-buy-gaza-plan
The Associated Press: Trump says he is serious about Canada becoming 51st state in Super Bowl interview
The Associated Press: Trump says he wants to negotiate about Ukraine. It’s not clear if Putin really does
https://apnews.com/article/putin-trump-russia-ukraine-war-51adbc0cde5a9ca0eaabf46153eb9580
The Guardian US: Authoritarian regimes around the world cheer on dismantling of USAid
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/06/authoritarian-usaid-elon-musk
USAID to keep on fewer than 300 staff, as thousands placed on leave - POLITICO
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/06/usaid-staff-thousands-on-leave-00203024
The Associated Press: Trump administration plans to slash all but a fraction of USAID jobs, officials say
https://apnews.com/article/trump-usaid-musk-doge-7ec0a2b4032d4782d41c00164003b5de
Donald Trump: Gaza will be given to US by Israel
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5133161-donald-trump-gaza-proposal-israel-takeover/
International Criminal Court condemns US sanctions move | UN News
https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/02/1159911
The Associated Press: Here's how Rubio's first trip abroad as top US diplomat got overshadowed by foreign policy at home
https://apnews.com/article/rubio-panama-canal-gaza-migration-usaid-b148af6bb15da37a8b6e4edf5a873829
ABC News: 'Border czar' Tom Homan threatens military action against Mexican cartels if necessary
Yahoo Finance: 'I Love Canada More Than I Love Spotify'—Canadians Are Canceling Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, And Spotify En Masse, Despite The Tariff Pause
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/love-canada-more-love-spotify-203038519.html
Flash News: US Army Deploys 11th Airborne and 10th Mountain Divisions to Arctic to Secure Strategic Interests
The Associated Press: In their own words: What Trump said about Gaza and how top administration officials contradicted him
The Associated Press: Egypt lobbies against Trump plan to empty Gaza of Palestinians as Israel makes preparations
The Guardian: Israel tells army to prepare plans for Palestinians to voluntarily leave Gaza
The Guardian: UN chief warns against ‘ethnic cleansing’ after Trump’s Gaza proposal
The Associated Press: Trump's suggestion that US 'take over' the Gaza Strip is rejected by allies and adversaries alike
https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-gaza-trump-netanyahu-db2c407baf803291a4acf6edfd708c48
The Guardian: ‘Waterfront property’: what are Trump’s real estate interests in Palestine?
Reuters: Gazans in Egypt reject displacement, grapple with decision when to go home
OilPrice.com: OPEC to Trump We Set the Price, Not You
https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/OPEC-to-Trump-We-Set-the-Price-Not-You.html
The Guardian US: US state department fires security and personal services contractors
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/06/state-department-fires-contractors
The Associated Press: US plans to seize Venezuelan president's plane held in Dominican Republic during Rubio visit
https://apnews.com/article/us-venezuela-rubio-dominican-republic-f99ceddd5a6f40aea1bb6e17b29b6083
Forbes: USAID Controversy Live Updates: Marco Rubio Suggests Some Parts Will ‘Reorganize’—Rest ‘May Be Abolished’
Axios: Ending USAID climate programs could increase security risks
https://www.axios.com/2025/02/03/usaid-programs-climate-adaptation-resilience
Axios: Where USAID funds are disbursed around the world
https://www.axios.com/2025/02/03/usaid-funds-spent-world
Rubio demands Panama curb Chinese influence around the canal : NPR
https://www.npr.org/2025/02/02/nx-s1-5284025/panama-canal-rubio-china-trump
The Guardian: Deaths predicted amid the chaos of Elon Musk’s shutdown of USAid
The Hill: Democrats slam Trump over reports he’ll merge USAID with State Department
https://thehill.com/policy/international/5120310-democrats-donald-trump-usaid-state-department/
Trump says USAID run by "lunatics" as Democrats seek answers on DOGE visit
https://www.axios.com/2025/02/03/usaid-doge-trump-musk-democrats-rubio
Why does Musk want USAID 'to die'? And why did its website disappear? : Goats and Soda : NPR
Canada will bring ‘forceful but reasonable’ retaliation to Trump tariffs, Trudeau says | Canada | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jan/31/trump-tariffs-canada-trudeau
Trudeau says Canada 'ready' for Trump tariffs as ministers make final push in D.C.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-trump-tariffs-1.7447136
Mexico has alternative plans to respond to Trump's tariff threats: President
The Associated Press: Trump says tariffs on Canada and Mexico coming Saturday, and he's deciding whether to tax their oil
https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-canada-mexico-oil-afb915762af6994573353135bcd30a1b
Trump announces withdrawal from UN human rights body and halt to funding for Palestinian refugees
The Times of Israel: ‘They’re gonna do it, okay’: Trump insists on Jordan, Egypt taking in Gazans
The Guardian: Nearly half of Danes see US as threat and 78% oppose Greenland sale, poll shows
POLITICO Europe: Republican senator jabs Trump on Greenland: It’s an ally, not an asset
NPR: Effective immediately: CDC can't talk to WHO. What will that mean for world health? : Goats and Soda
Canada Tariff Biggest Threat To Great Lakes Since War Of 1812
Forbes: The U.S. Halt In Foreign Aid ‘Could Mean Life Or Death For Millions’
Trump threatens ‘disciplinary action’ for USAid staff ignoring foreign aid freeze
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/26/trump-threatens-disciplinary-action-usaid-staff
Funding for AIDS relief program to stop after foreign aid pause ordered
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/funding-aids-relief-pepfar-foreign-aid-millions-medication/
The Guardian US: What would happen if the US military went after cartels on Mexican soil?
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/27/mexico-cartels-us-military
Trump wants Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza. Here’s why the idea is rejected
NBC News: Trump says he wants to 'clean out' Gaza and move Palestinians to Jordan and Egypt
The Associated Press: Trump wants Jordan and Egypt to accept more Palestinian refugees and floats plan to 'clean out' Gaza
https://apnews.com/article/trump-biden-israel-bomb-gaza-hamas-war-023b36984c6116c128b5e47f117bba2a
Trump eyes asylum agreement with El Salvador to deport immigrants there
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-eyes-asylum-agreement-el-salvador-deportation-migrants/
The Bulwark: Using Military Jets for Deportations Is an Ugly, Wasteful Spectacle
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/military-jets-deportations-ugly-wasteful-spectacle
Co-operate or else: Trump's Colombia face-off is warning to all leaders
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cglynrxjyl5o
Reuters Canada: Colombia's Petro will not allow US planes to return migrants
Trump says he could send US special operators after Mexican drug cartels. It could make things a lot worse.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-says-could-send-us-123002521.html
Mexico refuses to accept a U.S. deportation flight
https://www.yahoo.com/news/mexico-refuses-accept-u-deportation-000155641.html
Trump says he believes US will 'get Greenland'
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crkezj07rzro
The Guardian: Tension and defiance in Panama after Trump threatens to ‘take back’ canal
Trump aims to cut US force in Europe by 20,000, compel subsidies from allies, Italian report says | Stars and Stripes
https://www.stripes.com/theaters/europe/2025-01-24/trump-europe-troop-cuts-16590074.html
The Hill: Trump had ‘fiery’ call with Danish prime minister over Greenland: Report
https://thehill.com/policy/international/5105602-donald-trump-greenland-denmark/
POLITICO: ‘Hit Him Back Twice as Hard’: Canada’s No. 1 Populist Has a Risky Trump Strategy
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/01/25/doug-ford-trump-trade-resistance-00200457
Reuters: NATO chief Rutte says Europe will pay for US arms for Ukraine
The Guardian: Nato chief urges ‘step up’ in support for Ukraine
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jan/23/nato-chief-ukraine-russia-vladimir-putin-mark-rutte
NBC News: Trump suggests Ukraine shouldn't have fought back against Russia
Canada will ‘respond robustly’ if Trump imposes ‘unfair tariffs,’ says PM Trudeau
The Hill: What would it take for US to reclaim the Panama Canal?
https://thehill.com/homenews/5098713-what-would-it-take-for-us-to-reclaim-the-panama-canal/
The Guardian: Trump says China is ‘operating’ the Panama Canal – here are the facts
Trump suspends US foreign assistance for 90 days pending reviews
https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-suspends-us-foreign-assistance-022951918.html
The Hill: 5 takeaways as Rubio promises to make State Department ‘relevant again’
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5088054-rubio-state-department-confirmation/
NPR: In Syria's Golan Heights buffer zone, residents fear Israel is making a land grab
https://www.npr.org/2025/01/23/g-s1-43325/syria-golan-heights-israel
As fighting in Gaza stops, Israel launches major military campaign in West Bank
https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/21/middleeast/israel-west-bank-operation-intl/index.html
Trump's Treasury pick Bessent calls for stronger sanctions on Russia over Ukraine war | Reuters
UK leader Starmer signs '100-year partnership' agreement with Ukraine during trip to Kyiv | AP News
Trump wants a quick end to the Ukraine war. That's a tall order
https://www.npr.org/2025/01/16/nx-s1-5258183/ukraine-russia-trump-peace
Ukraine and Russia launch major strikes on each other with Trump’s inauguration days away
https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/01/15/europe/ukraine-russia-strikes-trump-inauguration-intl
Trump and Biden both claim credit for Gaza ceasefire deal | AP News
https://apnews.com/article/gaza-ceasefire-trump-biden-israel-hamas-0e6c324ba0e3e9413bafe740fdefebc6
What we know about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, and what it means for Gaza and the hostages
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/israel-hamas-ceasefire-gaza-rcna187913
Ukraine war briefing: US House speaker dumps key Ukraine backer Mike Turner | Ukraine | The Guardian
POLITICO: Johnson removes Mike Turner as Intel chair
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/01/15/johnson-removes-mike-turner-as-intel-chair-00198522
Exclusive-Trump team asks three US senior career diplomats to resign, sources say
https://share.newsbreak.com/ax5qs533
The Associated Press: Trump, the ‘America First’ candidate, has a new preoccupation: Imperialism
Denmark boosts Greenland defence after Trump repeats desire for US control
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgzl19n9eko.amp
Trump wants U.S. control of Greenland, Denmark objects
Greenland PM reiterates ‘we are not for sale’ after Trump suggests US ownership | Donald Trump | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/23/trump-buying-greenland-ownership
Trump renews calls to buy Greenland from Denmark | PBS News
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-renews-calls-to-buy-greenland-from-denmark
Trump says ownership of Greenland 'is an absolute necessity'
Trump floats buying Greenland for U.S. amid Panama Canal dispute
https://www.axios.com/2024/12/23/trump-buying-greenland-us-ownership-plan
The Associated Press: Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal. Panama's president balks at the suggestion
https://apnews.com/article/trump-panama-canal-turning-point-unity-97cba0d41f043dd9f156dc8355ee3f44
BBC.com: Trump threatens to try and regain control of Panama Canal
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98l9wj67jgo
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